The Berning Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCovington, Kentucky · EIN 47-2240964 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$48K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elder High School | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $7,000 |
| Dragonfly Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $5,500 |
| Bloc Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $3,500 |
| Lasalle High School | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $3,500 |
| Moeller High School | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $3,500 |
| Sparc Hope | Louisville, KY | Support | $3,500 |
| St Lawrence Church | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $3,500 |
| Our Lady of Victory | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $3,500 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $3,500 |
| Roger Bacon High School | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $2,000 |
| St Henry High School | Erlanger, KY | Support | $2,000 |
| St Francis Church | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of Visitation | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $2,000 |
| Fire Foundation of Northern Ky | Lakeside Park, KY | Support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $42,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610969349100811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2240964
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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